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VietNamNet Bridge – After the landslides that killed 20 people in Mu Cang Chai district on September 7, Yen Bai province authorities have decided to cancel the cultural, sports and tourism week about the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai though preparation for the event had been finalized.
Earlier, Yen Bai province announced to hold the event on September 14-20, in the four communes of La Phan Tan, De Xu Phinh, Pung Luong and Che Cu Nha, which will include a photo exhibition on terraced rice fields, a market day, and folk performances. The festival was designed to introduce Mu Cang Chai’s terraced rice fields and the cultural values of the H’mong ethnic people to visitors.
Mu Cang Chai district’s Chair Giang A Tong said that the event is canceled but some activities would be organized on October 18, to celebrate the district’s 55th anniversary.
One week before the event, on September 7, 20 people were killed in a landslide while heading to a tin mine in La Pan Tan Commune. After three days, rescue workers found out 19 victims. They are seeking for the last one.
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